
Cybersecurity Architect – Embedded Security Mitigations
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Architect and implement production-ready security mitigations within Classic AUTOSAR.
- Maintain a high level of hands-on involvement by writing and reviewing complex embedded code in C and C++.
- Partner with and guide Embedded Security Engineers (GSR) to execute technical roadmaps and deliver robust, reusable software components.
- Drive creation of reusable deliverables (source libraries, prebuilt artifacts, and test suites) with clear APIs, versioning strategy, and integration guidance for ECU teams.
- Own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for mitigation implementations.
- Ensure implementations align with ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity engineering needs.
- Use GitHub for version control, pull requests, and code reviews.
- Manage technical debt, feature backlogs, and sprint planning productively within Jira.
- Coordinate with systems engineering, validation, and platform teams to enable seamless integration of security controls across a diverse set of ECUs.
- Collaborate with Verification & Validation teams to develop and execute security focused test plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of technical leadership experience in embedded software development for automotive applications.
- Fluency in both Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR architecture and integration practices.
- Proven expertise in at least 2 of the following AUTOSAR implementation/tool ecosystems: Vector (DaVinci), ETAS, Elektrobit.
- Advanced proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems with a strong focus on secure coding practices.
- Strong debugging skills and experience with embedded systems debugging tools.
- Working knowledge of Python and Java for automation, tooling, and/or supporting development.
- Working knowledge of UDS (ISO 14229-1) and ISO/SAE 21434.
- Strong background in automotive cybersecurity regulations, data protection standards, and industry-relevant security protocols (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP29 R.155/R.156, GDPR, IEEE, IETF, NIST), with a history of applying these in vehicle development contexts.
- Solid understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in embedded systems.
- Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, hashing, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and X.509 digital certificates.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences and work effectively in cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
- Demonstrated experience working productively within Jira for task management and project tracking.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CC++Classic AUTOSARAdaptive AUTOSARPythonJavaembedded systems debuggingsecure coding practicescryptography fundamentalsISO/SAE 21434
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcommunicationcollaborationdebuggingproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkguidanceplanningexecutionadaptability